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1970cstblazer 03-22-2024 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM (Post 9297760)
FWIW, low mile "survivor" 1968 Broncos might lend some circumstantial evidence as Ford shared Spicer hubs. The F250 had regular and heavy duty front axles choices the former used the 1/2T hubs seen on a K10 the latter those on a K20.

Ask and ye shall receive

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'68OrangeSunshine 03-22-2024 06:37 PM

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Here's a '67 MY lock hub. Unrestored. From a '67 K/10 Suburban 3-Door.

special-K 03-23-2024 06:34 AM

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All Spicer hubs are in this discussion that was not begun by you, and all information is pertinent.

The vehicle pictures, all along, prove nothing to me. Even unrestored, because that doesn't mean un-serviced. The copyright '67 service manual finally proved to me the plastic hubs predated '70 on some 1/2t K-models. The all metals were also used (used up?) through '69 on trucks.

I believe now that all these lockout hubs interchange, even when listed for specific years and models, within a series

'68OrangeSunshine 03-23-2024 05:53 PM

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Interesting to note the '69 MY Blazers have a ''B'' preface to their VINs. My own '71 Jimmy -- while a St Louis truck, and a GMC -- does not.
I never knew that in 51 years of driving my C/10 Stepside...
The 1971 Jimmy K/1500 Does have the Blue hubs. Somewhat faded. [Mostly mud-spattered.]

57taskforce 03-24-2024 10:31 AM

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This thread has taught me a few things, I appreciate the effort and actual literature posted. I still have never seen a 1/2 ton in person before 70 that had red dials, I’ve honestly only seen 2-3 sets of real GM style red dials in person, but all of them were on 70’s. That said it sure does seem possible they were around before then. I’ve enjoyed the new life this thread has received.

Though not 67-72, These are my personal all time favorite hubs though. Dana 60 bad assery! They may not be as pretty as the blue dial 3/4 ton 44 hubs, but they represent pure beef lol.

special-K 03-24-2024 02:01 PM

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I like the Warn Premiums on the Dana 60s. They are a handsome set of hubs. If I had $250 on me yesterday at the swap meet I would have bought the set my friend was selling

57taskforce 03-26-2024 05:14 PM

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I agree those are some nice looking hubs. Mine need to be refreshed. I’ll get to it one of these days.

MJN 03-30-2024 07:52 PM

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These pictures are from a GMC brochure for 1970 (printed 7-69), hubs on the Jimmy were blue and the pickup still has what appears to be the all metal hub lok hubs or maybe just drive flanges since lockouts were optional.

1970cstblazer 03-31-2024 07:08 AM

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Thanks for the photos. My March 1970 produced Blazer has the blue. I've seen earlier 1970 K/5 K10 with red. Trying to pin down when the switch was made.

special-K 03-31-2024 09:25 AM

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The '70 Blazer CST I owned had red knobs. But I have no idea what part of the year it was built. I have always seen either/or. I only have owned on '69 K/10 and it had the metal Spicers. I believe all K/20s had the metal and K/10s had either/or. I think the old style Spicers were used less that the plastic on '69 K/10s. I don't know about Blazers

1970cstblazer 03-31-2024 09:27 AM

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April 1970 produced K10.. looks pretty original, still has drum front brakes. Does have an engine swap.

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1970cstblazer 03-31-2024 09:45 AM

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Very early 1970 K10

KE140Z102141:

Red knobs

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1970cstblazer 03-31-2024 10:05 AM

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Blue hub knobs

1970cstblazer 03-31-2024 10:14 AM

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Red hub knobs:

1970cstblazer 03-31-2024 10:32 AM

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KE140S138495

Dec, 1969 build at St. Louis

Red knobs, still has drum brake Dana 44

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'68OrangeSunshine 03-31-2024 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer (Post 9300559)
April 1970 produced K10.. looks pretty original, still has drum front brakes. Does have an engine swap.

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1970CSTBlazer, How long ago did you do the engine swap?
Looking for 292-only RH Motor Mounts.

1970cstblazer 04-01-2024 07:35 AM

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The bronze K10 was found on the net, and is not mine.

71blksuper4x4 04-15-2024 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce (Post 9298260)
This thread has taught me a few things, I appreciate the effort and actual literature posted. I still have never seen a 1/2 ton in person before 70 that had red dials, I’ve honestly only seen 2-3 sets of real GM style red dials in person, but all of them were on 70’s. That said it sure does seem possible they were around before then. I’ve enjoyed the new life this thread has received.

Though not 67-72, These are my personal all time favorite hubs though. Dana 60 bad assery! They may not be as pretty as the blue dial 3/4 ton 44 hubs, but they represent pure beef lol.

You need some D60 spicers!

special-K 04-16-2024 08:44 AM

Re: 4wd spicer hub color
 
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Originally Posted by MJN (Post 9300413)
These pictures are from a GMC brochure for 1970 (printed 7-69), hubs on the Jimmy were blue and the pickup still has what appears to be the all metal hub lok hubs or maybe just drive flanges since lockouts were optional.

The k/10 has the metal Spicers

and this brochure proves the front axles came Medium Olive Poly :lol:

'68OrangeSunshine 04-16-2024 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K (Post 9305214)
The k/10 has the metal Spicers

and this brochure proves the front axles came Medium Olive Poly :lol:

I had an Invisible V8 Kit as a kid. The block was Clear.

57taskforce 04-17-2024 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4 (Post 9305056)
You need some D60 spicers!

lol I didn’t even realize those were a thing. As of now I’ve got a set ordered, should be here in a week or so!


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